Trump Zigzags on Iran, Claiming ‘Great Progress’ but Making Threats
President Trump threatened to hit vital infrastructure in Iran if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened, but he also said that “regime change” had already been achieved.
President Trump threatened to hit vital infrastructure in Iran if the Strait of Hormuz was not reopened, but he also said that “regime change” had already been achieved.
Israel said one of those killed was a member of Hezbollah’s military wing “disguised as a journalist.” Lebanon’s president said all three were journalists and condemned the killings.
Over 100,000 people have fled to collective shelters as Israel continues strikes on Lebanon.
There were few signs that either side was prepared to step back from the fighting. Israel said it struck an area south of Beirut and issued new evacuation warnings.
The decision by Lebanon’s foreign ministry has heightened fears of internal instability. Hezbollah, the Iranian-backed militant group and political party, was quick to condemn the move.
A 4-year-old, a professor and an aid worker are among those killed in separate airstrikes as Israel pummels towns and cities, saying it is targeting Hezbollah operatives.
Thousands displaced by Israeli strikes on Lebanon’s capital now shelter along the promenade hugging the Mediterranean Sea. They share it with joggers, cyclists and dog walkers, alongside dizzying displays of wealth.
An Iranian missile wounded dozens in Dimona, a city near Israel’s main nuclear research facility, as Tehran showed no signs of backing down.
The Israeli military said it was stepping up attacks aimed at infrastructure in Beirut belonging to Hezbollah.